War Surplus Profit Influence Probed by House Panel
House investigators focus on alleged influence in World War II surplus disposals. Rep. Bonner says testimony to come from John Maragan, tied to a White House access claim, and reviews a Philippines government surplus sale yielding $425,000 for a Chicago firm. Officials press for clearer defense and disposal practices amid graft concerns.
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Have Faith in God Says Rickenbacker in Texas Address
Eddie Rickenbacker urged renewed Christian faith, saying it is needed to be victorious, and was honored with the Christian Athletes Foundation award in San Angelo. The article notes trucks sold as U S Army surplus to the Philippines at 200 to 250 dollars each, with Seymour Green involved in negotiating and Morris Green testifying about costs totaling over 325 thousand dollars in commissions and settlements.
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McGhee Seeks Prompt Action on Turkey Aid
Assistant Secretary of State George C. McGhee, returning from the Middle East, urged rapid action on Turkey’s appeal for American security guarantees. Officials say a Middle Eastern pact or a NATO style accord may be considered, with discussions involving Greece and Turkey.
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Bee's Sting Turns Out to Be a .22 Slug
Four year old William McGreevey complained of a bee sting but a doctor found a .22 caliber slug in his thigh. Neither the child nor his parents could explain the bullet.
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McGhee to weigh Israel grant and Iran oil row
McGhee plans urgent talks on Israel seeking a 150 million dollar grant with bills introduced in both houses. Officials hope handling avoids anti American sentiment in Arab states. He will meet Britain's ambassador on the Iran oil nationalization issue as he continues homeward.
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Senate Turns to Defense Housing Issue
The Senate redirected from the great debate on sending ground troops to Europe to a defense housing bill valued at 1.5 billion dollars. Chairman Maybank of the banking committee anticipated passage with little trouble after stating the bill has been cut in half and includes added safeguards. The House had refused to consider the bill previously, awaiting Senate action. The main feature is expanding government mortgage insurance for housing projects. The administration had asked for 3,000,000,000.
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Massed Japanese Troops Alleged on Manchurian Border
The New York Daily News cites intelligence claims that massed Japanese units, linked to the Kwantung army, are gathered in Manchuria near Korea. House Speaker Rayburn says troops other than Chinese were mentioned, but he did not name them. The report notes up to 250 000 Japanese remain in Manchuria, some organized into a handpicked division with Soviet indoctrination.
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